Product Code: CH 8160
The global phosphoric acid market size is projected to reach USD 142.14 billion in 2030 from USD 112.03 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.06% during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million) and Volume (Kiloton) |
Segments | Process Type, Application, and Region |
Regions covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
The market for phosphoric acid is experiencing growth as world agriculture evolves toward more productive practices demanding phosphate-rich fertilizers to address increasing food production needs. Increased industrialization in fast-growing markets, combined with growing global population and urban eating habits, is building demand, while production technology advances are enhancing supply efficiency and cost competitiveness.
"Thermal process type accounted for the second-largest share of the phosphoric acid market in 2024."
In 2024, the thermal process segment had the second-biggest market share of phosphoric acid because it has the capacity to produce pure acid, which fits both food-grade and industrial uses. In contrast with the wet process, the thermal path is chosen more frequently in the sector where high process quality is demanded, like pharmaceuticals, beverages, or electronics production. This is evidenced by its stable demand because of the premium it sets on the purity and performance of the products, especially in markets where regulatory compliance and specialized applications prevail over pricing.
"Detergents segment was the third largest application of the global phosphoric acid market, in terms of value, in 2024."
In 2024, the detergents segment accounted for the third-largest share of the global phosphoric acid market in terms of value. This dominance is led by its indispensable status as a fundamental component in the production of cleaning and hygiene goods. Phosphoric acid is widely used in the area of formulating a detergent product since it is quite effective in the removal of mineral deposits to enhance cleaning power and guarantee the performance of the products in household, industrial, and institutional applications. Market demand for the segment was underpinned by consumers' increasing consciousness about hygiene levels, urban population growth, and the emergence of developing markets. Moreover, the constant innovation of green and high-performance detergents helped drive stable consumption, consolidating the segment's strong position in the overall market portfolio.
"Europe was the second-largest phosphoric acid market, in terms of value, in 2024."
Europe was the second-largest phosphoric acid market in value in 2024, led primarily by the demand from feed & food additives, water treatment, and phosphate-based fertilizers. The market is controlled by well-established chemical suppliers with incorporated supply chains, high regulatory adherence, and technology in the production can ensure the persistence of the same product at a high rate, and functions based on sustainability. Also, the market position is strengthened by the increasing utilization of specialty chemicals and industrial usage applications.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
- By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
- By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, Rest of World - 5%
The key players profiled in the report include OCP Group (Morocco), The Mosaic Company (US), PJSC PhosAgro (Russia), ICL Group Ltd (Israel), Nutrien Ltd. (Canada), EuroChem Group AG (Switzerland), Innophos (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Ma'aden (Saudi Arabia), and IFFCO (India).
Research Coverage
This report segments the phosphoric acid market based on process type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. It has also conducted a detailed analysis of key industry players to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the phosphoric acid market.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis - industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the phosphoric acid market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on phosphoric acid offered by top players in the global market
- Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand for phosphate fertilizers, demand from the food industry, and growing demand for phosphoric acid in fuel cells), restraints (Environmental concerns & increasing regulatory pressure), opportunities (Commercialization of chiral phosphoric acid as catalyst and recovery of rare earth elements for phosphoric acids), and challenges (Diminishing supply of phosphate) influencing the growth of phosphoric acid market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the phosphoric acid market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets - the report analyzes the markets for phosphoric acid across regions
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global phosphoric acid market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the phosphoric acid market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.3.3 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY PROCESS TYPE
- 1.3.4 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY APPLICATION
- 1.3.5 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.3.6 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.3.7 UNITS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
- 2.1.2.2 Key primary participants
- 2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
- 2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
- 2.4.1 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
- 2.4.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
- 2.5 ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.6 LIMITATIONS
- 2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET
- 4.2 PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION
- 4.3 ASIA PACIFIC: PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE AND COUNTRY
- 4.4 REGIONAL ANALYSIS: PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 4.5 PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Rising demand for increasing crop yield
- 5.2.1.2 Improved texture, quality, and shelf life of food
- 5.2.1.3 Fuel cell applications in buses and trucks
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 Environmental concerns and increasing regulatory pressure
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Commercialization of chiral phosphoric acid as catalyst
- 5.2.3.2 Recovery of rare earth elements from phosphoric acid
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 Diminishing supply of phosphate
- 5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.3.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
- 5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 6.1.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
- 6.1.2 MANUFACTURERS
- 6.1.3 DISTRIBUTORS
- 6.1.4 END USERS
- 6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF KEY PLAYERS FOR KEY APPLICATIONS, 2024
- 6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF PHOSPHORIC ACID, BY REGION
- 6.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 6.5 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 6.5.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.5.1.1 Wet and thermal process
- 6.5.1.2 Membrane technologies (ultrafiltration & nanofiltration)
- 6.5.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.5.2.1 Automation and process control systems
- 6.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 6.6.1 OPTIMIZING FERTILIZER PRODUCTION WITH HIGH-PURITY PHOSPHORIC ACID
- 6.6.2 REDUCING CORROSION IN METAL TREATMENT USING PHOSPHORIC ACID BLENDS
- 6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 6.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 280920)
- 6.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 280920)
- 6.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 6.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 6.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
- 6.8.2.1 ISO 3706:1976 Phosphoric acid for industrial use (including foodstuffs) - Determination of total phosphorus (V) oxide content - Quinoline phosphomolybdate gravimetric method
- 6.8.2.2 ISO 2997:1974 Phosphoric acid for industrial use - Determination of sulphate content - Method by reduction and titrimetry
- 6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
- 6.10 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 6.11 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 6.11.1 APPROACH
- 6.11.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
- 6.11.3 TOP APPLICANTS
- 6.11.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
- 6.12 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET
- 6.12.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.12.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
- 6.12.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
- 6.12.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
- 6.12.4.1 US
- 6.12.4.2 Europe
- 6.12.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 6.12.5 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
- 6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET
7 PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 FERTILIZERS
- 7.2.1 RISING DEMAND FOR INCREASING AGRICULTURAL YIELD TO BOOST MARKET
- 7.3 FEED & FOOD ADDITIVES
- 7.3.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR DAIRY AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.4 DETERGENTS
- 7.4.1 EFFECTIVE CLEANING WITH LESS WATER AT LOW TEMPERATURES TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE MARKET GROWTH
- 7.5 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
- 7.5.1 RISING USE FOR MUNICIPAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS TO PROPEL MARKET
- 7.6 METAL FINISHING
- 7.6.1 HIGH DEMAND FOR SURFACE ENHANCEMENT AND CORROSION PROTECTION TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 7.7 INDUSTRIAL USE
- 7.7.1 APPLICATIONS IN RUBBER, LEATHER, GLASS, PLASTICS, OIL REFINERIES, PAINTS, PIGMENTS, AND RESINS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 WET PROCESS
- 8.2.1 EXTENSIVE USE IN FERTILIZERS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
- 8.3 THERMAL PROCESS
- 8.3.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR PROCESSED FOOD TO DRIVE MARKET
9 PHOSPHORIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 9.2.1 CHINA
- 9.2.1.1 Various strengthening domestic sectors to drive demand
- 9.2.2 INDIA
- 9.2.2.1 Expansion of food & beverage and water treatment industries to boost growth
- 9.2.3 INDONESIA
- 9.2.3.1 Increasing food & beverage exports to propel market
- 9.2.4 PAKISTAN
- 9.2.4.1 Government initiatives to drive demand
- 9.2.5 AUSTRALIA
- 9.2.5.1 Increasing demand for meat and meat products to fuel market
- 9.3 NORTH AMERICA
- 9.3.1 US
- 9.3.1.1 Population growth and improving living standards to boost demand
- 9.3.2 MEXICO
- 9.3.2.1 Growing food industry to drive demand
- 9.3.3 CANADA
- 9.3.3.1 Well-established agriculture industry, depleting soil fertility, and loss of arable land to boost market
- 9.4 EUROPE
- 9.4.1 RUSSIA
- 9.4.1.1 Increasing purchasing power of farmers and government initiatives to drive demand
- 9.4.2 TURKEY
- 9.4.2.1 Strong government incentives for agriculture sector to fuel market growth
- 9.4.3 POLAND
- 9.4.3.1 Depletion of arable land to increase demand for fertilizers
- 9.4.4 FRANCE
- 9.4.4.1 Extensive fertile soil, moderate climate, and rainfall for agriculture to propel market
- 9.4.5 SPAIN
- 9.4.5.1 Growing consumption of processed food to drive market
- 9.5 SOUTH AMERICA
- 9.5.1 BRAZIL
- 9.5.1.1 Economic growth to drive demand
- 9.5.2 ARGENTINA
- 9.5.2.1 Increased demand in food and beverages to fuel market
- 9.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 9.6.1 SAUDI ARABIA
- 9.6.1.1 Government initiatives for reduction of dependence on oil to support increasing fertilizer production
- 9.6.2 MOROCCO
- 9.6.2.1 Rising trade with key countries to boost market
- 9.6.3 EGYPT
- 9.6.3.1 Nationwide focus on land retrieval for agricultural development to drive market
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
- 10.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
- 10.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP FIVE PLAYERS, 2021-2024
- 10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.5.1 STARS
- 10.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 10.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 10.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 10.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.5.5.1 Company footprint
- 10.5.5.2 Region footprint
- 10.5.5.3 Process type footprint
- 10.5.5.4 Application footprint
- 10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 10.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 10.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMES
- 10.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
- 10.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
- 10.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 10.9.1 DEALS
- 10.9.2 EXPANSIONS
- 10.9.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 11.1.1 OCP GROUP
- 11.1.1.1 Business overview
- 11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.1.4 MnM view
- 11.1.1.4.1 Right to win
- 11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.2 THE MOSAIC COMPANY
- 11.1.2.1 Business overview
- 11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.2.3.1 Other developments
- 11.1.2.4 MnM view
- 11.1.2.4.1 Right to win
- 11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.3 PJSC PHOSAGRO
- 11.1.3.1 Business overview
- 11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.3.4 MnM view
- 11.1.3.4.1 Right to win
- 11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.4 ICL GROUP LTD
- 11.1.4.1 Business overview
- 11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.4.4 MnM view
- 11.1.4.4.1 Right to win
- 11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.5 NUTRIEN LTD.
- 11.1.5.1 Business overview
- 11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.5.3 MnM view
- 11.1.5.3.1 Right to win
- 11.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.6 EUROCHEM GROUP AG
- 11.1.6.1 Business overview
- 11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.6.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.6.3.1 Deals
- 11.1.6.3.2 Expansions
- 11.1.7 INNOPHOS
- 11.1.7.1 Business overview
- 11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.8 SOLVAY SA
- 11.1.8.1 Business overview
- 11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.9 MA'ADEN
- 11.1.9.1 Business overview
- 11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.1.10 IFFCO
- 11.1.10.1 Business overview
- 11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 11.2.1 PRAYON
- 11.2.2 ADITYA BIRLA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
- 11.2.3 J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
- 11.2.4 JORDAN PHOSPHATE MINES COMPANY, PLC. (JPMC)
- 11.2.5 AGROPOLYCHIM
- 11.2.6 PARADEEP PHOSPHATES LTD.
- 11.2.7 GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED (GSFC)
- 11.2.8 WENGFU & ZIJIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
- 11.2.9 HUBEI XINGFA CHEMICALS GROUP CO., LTD.
- 11.2.10 FOSKOR
- 11.2.11 CHONGQING CHUANDONG CHEMICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.
- 11.2.12 VINIPUL CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.
- 11.2.13 CENTRAL & WESTERN INDIA CHEMICALS
- 11.2.14 FOSFA
- 11.2.15 JIANGSU CHENGXING PHOSPH- CHEMICALS CO., LTD.
12 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS
- 12.1 INTRODUCTION
- 12.2 LIMITATIONS
- 12.3 PHOSPHATE MARKET
- 12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
- 12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 12.4 PHOSPHATE MARKET, BY REGION
- 12.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC
- 12.4.2 EUROPE
- 12.4.3 NORTH AMERICA
- 12.4.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 12.4.5 SOUTH AMERICA
13 APPENDIX
- 13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 13.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS